Ok, the used 2013 RAM 1500 I recently purchased does not have remote start (unlike what I was led to believe). In any advent, what is the best way to install a remote starter? My truck has the tip key start fob. Any advice and practical experience would be appreciated.

dh

 

Dealer or professional installer.

 

I am looking for a DIY approach. I know there are modules you can install that work with the existing key fob. Just looking for someone to provide feedback based on their experience.

dh

 

idk how well it works but if you google dball (i think) they sell a plug in module to work with the factory key for remote start (among other things)

 

I used Fortin's Evo-All in my work Caravan worked great easy to install. But with the Rams there is more to it and some splicing now. Then Caravan was Plug-in and program a fob and done.
Remote start was Lock x3.
They also have a newer Model the Evo-One.

Looking at the Evo-All install (Same for Evo-One), Realistically you only need to tie 3 wires in.
Can High, Can Low (Both on OBDII Port) and Ignition + (By ignition module). Then plug in the T-harness (part THAR-CHR6) with the Ignition module (where your key slots in to start the truck)
Normal install is 5 wires, Door Switches for safety so wont start if Doors open, and Parking Lights I assume to tell you its running.

Ram 1500 2013 Page
http://fortin.ca/en/vehicles/ram/150...-standard-key/


Personally ive looked at this, Since I have the Fortin Evo-All from the caravan, but dont want to void any warranty on my 2015, Plus factory comes with 2 more fobs which is over 2/3 the cost of the factory remote start + install anyways.

 

DBALL with T-Harness, that's it. No Spliccing or soldering required, just plug and play after configuration on computer (not hard at all, just call the seller, and he tells what buttons to press takes 5 mins). I have had this setup on my 2010 for the past 6 years. I just walked my dad over the phone on how to do it. (he is not mechanically inclined at all) took 30 mins. you press the lock button 3 times and it starts, another 3 times and it turns back off. Linked below. any questions let me know.

DBALL remote start kit for Dodge Ram 2009-2017